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Hurlshot

Posted 01 September 2011 - 10:57 AM

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Yeah, I don't know. It seems like the game has been moving away from the bruising style of the past, but is that making it more dangerous? Guys used to spend so much time tied up together that they didn't have the space to really skate.

The three enforcers who died seems like a separate issue. It seems like these guys aren't being given a decent support system.

Kor Qel Droma

Posted 01 September 2011 - 03:03 PM

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All I know is that I hated when Boogaard played against Edmonton. I know Rick Rypien wasn't the biggest competitor in the league, but he played like he was. And Belak, well, I never really thought much of his on ice prowess, but man o man was he ever a funny interview.

Krookie

Posted 04 September 2011 - 11:22 PM

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I think the state of the sport is alright. They've done a lot to crack down on blows to the head and what not, and it's a shame that guys like Savard and (possibly) Crosby face career ending concussions ... But it is a contact sport. I think a big part about the negative press that the NHL gets is because other than blows to the head and these guys who have suffered from depression, there isn't much to complain about. It's not like the MLB where everyone and their mother is testing positive for roids, or the NFL/NBA where the star players are raping girls and getting away with it. Just isn't enough drama in the NHL for the media to hype up so they focus on stuff like this. Shame about the 3 players that died though, reminds me of that young Rangers kid who died a few summers back.

Krookie

Posted 26 September 2011 - 11:16 AM

Volourn

Posted 27 September 2011 - 01:12 PM

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" It's not like the MLB where everyone and their mother is testing positive for roids,"

Nothing serious wrong about roids other than potential abuse that comes with any drug - legal or illegal. They should legalize it and there'd be less abuse and more ways tod eal with the side aeffects. It surely doesn't make baseball players players better.

I'd rather have steroids legal than people claimig concussions are 'acceptable' part of hockey. That's disgusting.

"NFL/NBA where the star players are raping girls and getting away with it."

L0L 'Rape' I like the way you claim that like it's a matter of fact and proven beyond a shadow of the doubt. None of us know what actually went on except the participants.

"I just had a brief twinge of concern that Volourn hasn't been posting in awhile. Weird."

I don't need your fake concern spammed in the hockey thread. Let's talk hockey. Volourn is off topic in thisn thread. If you concerned about some punk you don't even know make a thread about it and leave the hockey thread about hcokey or at least sports related tangents. Thank you very much.

Krookie

Posted 27 September 2011 - 04:39 PM

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"I just had a brief twinge of concern that Volourn hasn't been posting in awhile. Weird."

I don't need your fake concern spammed in the hockey thread. Let's talk hockey. Volourn is off topic in thisn thread. If you concerned about some punk you don't even know make a thread about it and leave the hockey thread about hcokey or at least sports related tangents. Thank you very much.

Volourn

Posted 05 October 2011 - 12:04 AM

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Tortello is a piece of crap. Rangers would get anywhere with him in charge. They'll be like they've been - barely playoff material and that's largely because of their goalie. NY does NOT have 12 or 13 forwards better than Avery. That's nonsensical.

He's never liekd Avery and has belittled him and trashed every chance he got. Avery only had his sport because he's liked by Ranger fans and management. Plus, Rangers were a better team with him in the lineup and not out of it. Tortello makes the team worse.

Why isn't this loser gone already/ Blueshirts have gotten WORSE with him charge not BETTER.

Avery is known for trxhtalking but at leats he trahs talks the opponents not his own team. Piece ofc rpas Tortello.

Avery will probably be back next season with another team with a cheaper contract most likely.

mkreku

Posted 05 October 2011 - 09:23 PM

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Good riddance, I say. Not only the team, the entire league is better without that fool.

I looked at the roster for Toronto today. I don't even recognize half the names. I don't know if I've lost interest in the sport or what's happening, but ever since Sundin left I haven't been able to muster up any enthusiasm for my team. I hope it's just a phase.